WASHINGTON, D.C. -- During a reception at the White House for the members of the Indiana Fraternal Order of Police, Vice President Mike Pence met with the families of Howard County Deputy Carl Koontz and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Rod Bradway.
During the visit, Deputy Koontz’s son, Noah, presented the vice president with a challenge coin honoring his father.
Son (Noah) of Fallen Deputy Carl Koontz presents a challenge coin honoring his Dad to Vice President #SpecialMoment pic.twitter.com/kxb7TYQY9L
— Rick Snyder (@RickFOP86) May 16, 2017
Noah also got a “close” look at President Theodore Roosevelt’s desk while he was visiting, according to Pence.
Welcomed the family of the late Sheriff's Deputy Carl Koontz to @WhiteHouse. His son Noah got a close look at Pres. Teddy Roosevelt's desk! pic.twitter.com/Hjtdon8WmM
— Vice President Pence (@VP) May 17, 2017
Enjoyed seeing some Hoosier heroes at the @WhiteHouse earlier. Thank you to the Indiana State FOP for all you do! #NationalPoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/yzv4h4O9xL
— Vice President Pence (@VP) May 17, 2017
The families were in Washington D.C. to honor their fallen loved ones at the Police Officers Memorial Service for Police Week.
Touching to see the family of late Howard Co., IN Sheriff's Deputy Carl Koontz at #PeaceOfficersMemorial service. They remain in our prayers pic.twitter.com/dBm7Tmi6s4
— Vice President Pence (@VP) May 16, 2017
